Chunky Potato Soup With Dill

Total Time: 55 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 40 mins

Ingredients

• 2 carrots, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 2 celery ribs, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
• 1 1/2 lbs russet potatoes, peeled and cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 4 cups water
• 1 cup whole milk
• 2 tablespoons chopped dill

Recipe

• 1 cook vegetables in butter in a 5-6 quart heavy pot, covered, over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until beginning to brown and stick to bottom of pot, about 15 minutes.
• 2 add water, 1 1/2 teaspoons salt, and 1/4 teaspoon pepper and simmer, covered, until vegetables are tender, about 10 minutes.
• 3 transfer 3 cups soup to a blender with milk and blend until smooth (use caution when blending hot liquids).
• 4 return to pot, then stir in dill and salt and pepper to taste.